Artwork
Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Donald Shaw MacLaughlan. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lauterbrunnen is a 1907 etching by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, depicting a dramatic Alpine landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a valley with steep, jagged mountains, a winding river, trees, and rocky hills, evoking a sense of natural grandeur.
Technique & Style
MacLaughlan employed etching techniques, carving grooves into a plate to hold ink, which created sharp contrasts between dark shadows and light, uninked areas. The loose, sketchy lines add a rough, expressive quality to the detailed scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1907, specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
Lauterbrunnen reflects early 20th-century artistic interests in capturing natural landscapes through precise yet expressive printmaking techniques.
Legacy
The legacy of Lauterbrunnen is not elaborated upon in the provided information.
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